The Black Death in Europe: Causes, Impact, and Mortality

The Black Death, one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1351. Originating in Central Asia, the plague's impact on Europe was profound and resulted in an estimated mortality rate of 75 to 200 million people - approximately 30 to 60% of the continent's population at the time. This staggering number reflects the profound demographic, economic, and social consequences that reshaped European society during and after the plague's deadly incursion.